Top 5 Super Overs in World T20

There have been five notable incidents in World Cup T20. Take a look...

Bowl-outs, involving 5 bowlers from each team bowling at an unguarded wicket to settle drawn games, were used at the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup. Later, Super Over (also called OOPSE - One Over Per Side Eliminator) took over in which instead of 5 bowlers, one nominated bowler would bowl to a nominated batsman and the team that manages the maximum number of runs in an over, wins.

There have been five notable incidents in World Cup T20. Take a look...

ICC World Twenty20, 2007: India vs Pakistan

In their second group match, India were looking for a win against Pakistan to qualify for the next stage. However, the two arch rivals were tied at 141 in their respective 20 overs. A first ever bowl-out in the history of T20 world cup was used in which India beat Pakistan 3-0 and later went on to become the champion.

ICC World Twenty20, 2009: Ireland vs Netherlands

This was an exceptional warm-up match as the result was decided by a Super Over – first time in history. Both the teams were tied at 135 after their 20 overs. Ireland won 6-1.